GDP is a member organization formed in 2006 with the mission "to align and support the dairy industry to promote sustainable dairy nutrition." GDP operates in the pre-competitive space, allowing the executives of many of the world's largest dairy companies the opportunity to work together to tackle common challenges and to collaborate on issues that stimulate the demand for dairy products.

The work is guided by the GDP Roadmap - a comprehensive work plan that details the challenges, opportunities, visions of success, achievements and problems to overcome within each of GDP's four priority areas:

·Gain perspective on worldwide communication concepts for use in campaigns.

·Have access to a global network that can provide support on local issues.

·Be at the forefront of the latest developments and hot topics about dairy.

·Gain access to the GDP Member Center Website with a series of interactive tools that enhances collaboration amongst members.

Membership Dues

Membership dues are charged to commercial companies. Industry associations are not required to pay dues. Membership dues are dependent upon the turnover of the company and are used to fund the work of GDP. The dues structure is detailed in the GDP Membership Agreement, available upon request.